rysunku

Rysunku is the genitive singular form of the Polish noun rysunek, which means drawing or sketch. In Polish, rysunku appears in phrases and grammatical contexts that require the genitive case, for example na rysunku (on the drawing) or kolor rysunku (the color of the drawing). As such, although it is not a separate lexical item when given in isolation, it is a fundamental grammatical form used to talk about drawings.

Etymology: The noun rysunek derives from the verb rysować, to draw, with the suffix -unek forming a noun that denotes the product or result of the action. The word has deep roots in Polish and has been used in both artistic and technical language for centuries.

Usage and scope: In everyday language, rysunek refers to a picture produced by lines, using media such as pencil, charcoal, ink, or digital tools. In art contexts, it can denote a finished drawing or a preparatory study (szkic). In technical and design contexts, the term also encompasses drawings that convey precise information, such as schematics or engineering drawings (rysunek techniczny), where exact dimensions and details are specified.

Context and equivalents: Rysunek as a concept spans traditional fine art and applied drawing. Distinctions exist with related terms: szkic usually indicates a rough or preparatory drawing, while grafika refers to graphic art more broadly, including prints. The term rysunek thus covers both artistic practice and technical drawing, depending on context.